Job 19:11

Authorized King James Version

He hath also kindled his wrath against me, and he counteth me unto him as one of his enemies.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּ֣חַר
He hath also kindled
to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
#2
עָלַ֣י
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
אַפּ֑וֹ
his wrath
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#4
וַיַּחְשְׁבֵ֖נִי
against me and he counteth
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
#5
ל֣וֹ
H0
#6
כְצָרָֽיו׃
me unto him as one of his enemies
a pebble (as in h6864)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Job. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection